Wheelchair vehicle ramp

Authors

David Medina
Joseph Ryan Cox
Carlos Orozco

Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

January 2012

Patent Number

8087559

Abstract

A loading apparatus for allowing wheelchair access to a vehicle is provided. The apparatus attaches to the hitch receiver of the vehicle, such as a van, truck or similar vehicle. The apparatus includes three ramp section pivotably connected such that the apparatus does not obstruct vision through the rear of the vehicle but also provides sufficient ground clearance for operation of the vehicle.

Application Number

11/554,182

Recommended Citation

Medina, David; Cox, Joseph Ryan; and Orozco, Carlos, "Wheelchair vehicle ramp" (2012). USF Patents. 286.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/286

Assignees

University of South Florida

Filing Date

10/30/2006

Primary/U.S. Class

224/497